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Kodak M580 vs Nikon L28

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Kodak M580 vs Nikon L28 Key Specs

Kodak M580
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 101 x 59 x 56mm
  • Launched July 2009
Nikon L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Kodak M580 vs Nikon L28 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Kodak M580 vs Nikon L28, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the M580 (14MP) and L28 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M580 was launched 4 years prior to the L28 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the M580 scores vs the L28 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Nikon L28

 M580 L28 

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Kodak M580

 L28 M580 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2009Newer by 42 months

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Nikon L28

 M580 L28 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Kodak M580 vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak M580 features outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Nikon L28 has specifications of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the M580 and the L28.

Kodak M580 vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M580 and L28 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M580 and L28.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon L28 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged M580 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak M580 vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 Street photography info
Nikon L28 Street photography info
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 Sports photography details
Nikon L28 Sports photography details
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (280 shots)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 Travel photography info
Nikon L28 Travel photography info
70
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
74
great battery pack (280 shots)
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Landscape photography camera
46
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
48
decently wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (20MP)
great battery pack (280 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 Vlogging advice
Nikon L28 Vlogging advice
31
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
29
decently wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Kodak M580 vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Nikon L28
 Kodak EasyShare M580Nikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare M580 Nikon Coolpix L28
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-29 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 280 photos
Battery type - AA
Battery ID KLIC-7006 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $169 $90